Wildlife Services (10.028)
Program
10.028 Wildlife Services
Federal Agency
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Authorization
Animal Damage Control Act of 1931, 7 U.S.C. 426, 426b, 426c, as amended.
Program Number
10.028
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To reduce damage caused by mammals and birds and those mammal and bird species that are reservoirs for zoonotic diseases, (except for urban rodent control through control and research activities). Wherever feasible, humane methods will be emphasized.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Works closely with State departments of fish and game, agriculture, health, and counties in joint efforts to alleviate wild animal damage. Conduct surveys, campaigns to reduce wild animal damage including bird problems at airports, develop methods to control wild animal damage, and provide technical advice and assistance. For direct technical assistance, State fish and game departments should be contacted.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State and local governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, public/private nonprofit organizations, nonprofit institutions of higher education, and individuals.
Beneficiary Eligibility
States, local jurisdictions, U.S. Territorial government agencies, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, public and private institutions and organizations, farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, and land/property owners benefit from Federal assistance in the control of nuisance mammals and birds and those mammal and bird species that are reservoirs for zoonotic diseases, except for urban rodent control.
Credentials/Documentation
Curriculum vitae for principal investigator, except for State, local, and Territorial government cooperators.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
A letter from applicants seeking support or cooperation with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Applicants must indicate the nature and severity of the problem to be considered, and explain how they will address the problem. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
Comply with E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs," and submit a completed Standard Form 424.1, "U.S. Department of Agriculture, Application for Federal Assistance (Non-construction)" and project proposal (work plan), financial plan, curriculum vitae, and other required certifications to the appropriate APHIS area, regional, or headquarters office. See Regional and Local Office Address Listing.
Award Procedure
Applications are approved by the Administrator or authorized departmental officers (ADO's) upon determination that the project will contribute toward accomplishment of the Agency's overall mission and meet any established project evaluation/selection criteria.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Based on program needs and availability of annual funding.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Recipients share some project or program costs. The cost-sharing arrangements are developed between USDA and the recipients in advance of the program unless otherwise stated by Congress.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Up to one year from the date of award.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Requirements are specifically indicated in the award documents and may vary for given programs; however, quarterly financial reports, annual progress reports, final financial and final summary progress reports are generally required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Instruction provided in the Notice of Award. Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are used for the purpose for which the grant was made. Records are subject to inspection during the life of the grant and for three years thereafter.
Program Accomplishments
Selected examples of recent progress: Number of direct control/technical assistance projects, fiscal year 2001, 88,000; fiscal year 2002 estimated 88,000; and fiscal year 2003 estimated 88,000.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1600-0-1-352.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $362,593; FY 03 est $365,000; and FY 04 est $365,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
7 CFR 3015, Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations; 7 CFR 3017, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug- Free Workplace (Grants); 7 CFR 3018, New Restrictions on Lobbying; 7 CFR 3019, Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations, 7 CFR 3016, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments.
Related Programs
10.025, Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care; 10.652, Forestry Research; 15.611, Wildlife Restoration.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Agreements Services Center, Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA Center, 4700 River Road, Unit 55, Station 4B80, Riverdale, MD 20737. Contact Anita S. Ridley. Telephone: (301) 734-8792.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
In the western States, Wildlife Services (WS) conducts traditional predator control programs including Control of coyote, mountain lion, and bear. An aerial blackbird hazing operation is conducted to protect the sunflower crop. In the eastern and southern States, WS conducts operations to control beaver, deer, and cormorant damage to aquaculture. An operational program is under way in the Delta States to reduce wildlife/agriculture conflicts.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Relevance to agency program mission and qualification of principle investigator and institution.
